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Amid the devastation and destruction to her property which has decimated her business, Hawke's Bay trainer Vicki Wilson is counting herself lucky. Wilson's Kahuranaki farm, south of Hastings, suffered extensive damage from flooding resulting from Cyclone Gabrielle but despite the heartbreak she is still looking on
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Major domestic opportunities await the progressive three-year-old Bitcoin before he continues his career offshore. The son of staying influence Tarzino runs in Saturday’s Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m) at Pukekohe ahead of a tilt at the Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa
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Describing emerging galloper Sokanon as the best horse he has trained is not a claim Wingatui conditioner Terry Kennedy makes lightly. Kennedy and his wife Debbie have had plenty of gun gallopers through their stable but both agree the Darci Brahma five-year-old deserves top billing. "He'd be
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The thoroughbred industry are looking to provide some immediate relief for those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in the Hawke’s Bay region via a partnership between New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, Dunstan Horse Feeds and the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association. Administered locally, the appeal will deliver feed to the region
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Stephen Marsh will work through his future options with the in-form Zee Falls (NZ) (Sacred Falls) after she runs at Pukekohe on Saturday with handicap and weight-for-age avenues to consider. The Cambridge trainer is expecting another top performance from the mare in the Gr.2 ATR Avondale Cup (2400m) and
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Never-say-die South Canterbury three-year-old Specialty (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) could earn himself a shot at another Group One race if he can snare a Guineas double at Invercargill on Saturday. The Rip Van Winkle gelding finished a gallant fifth in Pier's (NZ) (Proisir) Gr.1 NZ 2000 Guineas
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Sam Spratt is gearing up for what will be an exciting week abroad when she heads to Saudi Arabia next week to compete in the international jockeys’ challenge. While racing on the international stage is nothing new to Spratt, she is looking forward to experiencing a new culture in a
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With Hawke’s Bay ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle, the decision has been made to abandon Wairoa’s meeting at Hastings on Sunday with the AFFCO NZ LTD Wairoa Cup (1900m) transferred to New Plymouth Raceway’s meeting on Friday. Former Hawke’s Bay local Tony Pike will have two runners
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Group One performer Desert Lightning (NZ) (Pride of Dubai) is unlikely to get his preferred footing at Pukekohe in Saturday’s Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2000m), but will start regardless with his future grand final in mind. The talented three-year-old’s preparation revolves around the Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred
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Smart stayer Ladies Man (NZ) (Zed) will back up in consecutive weeks in his attempt to win the Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie on March 11. Ladies Man started a hot favourite for the Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m) last month after winning the Gr.
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Increased opportunities for Polygon (NZ) (Highly Recommended) to add to her stakes record have encouraged her connections to lock in an autumn campaign in Australia. The Cambridge Stud-bred and raced filly has been in grand form this preparation and bypassing the Gr.2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) due to a heavy
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